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A Special Tribute to Richard Knight: AAKP President 2018-2022

December 22, 2022

Richard Knight shares some thoughts as his term as AAKP President ends. It has been more than an honor to have you serve as President of the AAKP. Can you share with us what inspired you to get involved with the organization back in 2008? In 2008, I worked with Network 5’s Patient Advisory Committee (PAC).

December 21, 2022

Candie Gagne has lived and seen kidney disease from all sides. She is a healthcare professional, a former dialysis patient, and a current kidney transplant recipient. She is a former caregiver to her late husband, Thom, who was on dialysis, and her daughter, Paige, is a living kidney donor.Candie grew up in a military family.

December 21, 2022

An Interview with: Wendy St. Peter, PharmD, FASN, FCCP, FNKFWendy St. Peter, PharmD, FASN, FCCP, FNKF, is a Professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota. Dr. St. Peter serves as the Director of the AKHOMM Initiative.

Kidney Patients Put Innovation and Access on National Agenda

December 14, 2022

Kidney Patients Put Innovation and Access on National Agenda Discussions with Elected Leaders, Policy Meetings Inform 2023-2024 Priorities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

VIRGINIA GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN APPOINTS KIDNEY PATIENT AND TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT PAUL T. CONWAY AS CHAIR OF THE COMMONWEALTH’S RENAL DISEASE COUNCIL

December 14, 2022

AAKP STATEMENT: VIRGINIA GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN APPOINTS KIDNEY PATIENT AND TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT PAUL T. CONWAY AS CHAIR OF THE COMMONWEALTH’S RENAL DISEASE COUNCIL Washington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

December 8, 2022

By Stephen Z.

U.S. Marine Corps Veterans Elected to Lead Top Kidney Patient Group

November 11, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 11, 2022 (Updated November 16, 2022) MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing and Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 U.S. Marine Corps Veterans Elected to Lead Top Kidney Patient Group American Association of Kidney Patients Preps New National Policy Agenda WASHINGTON, D.C.

GRANT CYCLE OPENS FOR TOP AWARD IN KIDNEY PATIENT SAFETY

November 10, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 GRANT CYCLE OPENS FOR TOP AWARD IN KIDNEY PATIENT SAFETY Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 and Flu Threats, Safety Advocates Drive Prevention TAMPA, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

KIDNEY GROUP INVITES 2023 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS

November 9, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2022 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager (813) 400-2394 jrate@aakp.org KIDNEY GROUP INVITES 2023 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS American Association of Kidney Patients Defines High Care Standards Washington, D.C.

November 3, 2022

By Jeff Harder, MSW, LICSW, University of Washington Medical CenterSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become even more important for kidney patients to connect with others for support and guidance.

A Special Tribute to Richard Knight: AAKP President 2018-2022

Patient Profile: Gitthaline (Candie) Gagne

AAKP Innovator Series: Advancing Kidney Health Through Optimal Medication Management

Kidney Patients Put Innovation and Access on National Agenda

VIRGINIA GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN APPOINTS KIDNEY PATIENT AND TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT PAUL T. CONWAY AS CHAIR OF THE COMMONWEALTH’S RENAL DISEASE COUNCIL

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR PATIENTS READY TO TRAVEL

U.S. Marine Corps Veterans Elected to Lead Top Kidney Patient Group

GRANT CYCLE OPENS FOR TOP AWARD IN KIDNEY PATIENT SAFETY

KIDNEY GROUP INVITES 2023 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS

Why Patients Find Virtual Support Groups Beneficial in Today’s World